SALAMBA VIRASANA:
SUPPORTED HERO
This posture is good for all pranayama practices, especially breath of re (page
193), kapalabhati (page 194), and alternating nostril breathing (page 192).- Bring the knees together and spread the feet wider than the hips.
- Sit between the feet on top of a prop.
- Adjust the height of the prop so that the knees are comfortable.
- Sit up with a tall straight spine.
- Relax the shoulders back and down.
- Relax the hands in the lap, or knees, or bring toward the face for alternat-
ing nostril breathing.
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